Staying Engaged in a Changing Landscape: The Power of Advocacy
As we look ahead, I want to underscore the vital importance of advocacy and the role each of us plays in ensuring our collective voice is heard. Advocacy is not just about influencing a lawmaker’s vote. It is about explaining the political and legislative issues facing credit unions, educating on our cooperative structure and showing […]
We Are Credit Unions
What truly makes a credit union a credit union? It’s not our size, location or even the menu of services we provide. Rather, it’s our structure: a not-for-profit, member-owned financial cooperative governed by a board of directors elected by the membership. This foundation has never changed, and it remains at the heart of every credit […]
Celebrating the Impact of Tennessee Credit Unions and Looking Ahead to 2025
As we enter the final month of the year, it’s incredible to reflect on how quickly time has flown. This year has been filled with accomplishments, challenges and opportunities, and we’re already preparing for what’s ahead in 2025. Our focus remains steadfast—expanding and enhancing the ways we support our member credit unions, while advocating at […]
League President and CEO Reflects on How Credit Unions Impacted His Family in Celebration of International Credit Union Day
As we celebrate International Credit Union Day, it’s a wonderful opportunity for those of us who work in the movement to reflect on the profound impact credit unions have had—not only on our members but on us personally. Credit unions are deeply rooted in my family’s history. I have vivid memories of growing up and […]
Credit Unions Should Ask for Balanced Approach from Regulators
In today’s rapidly evolving financial landscape, credit unions face increasing scrutiny regarding fees and consumer protection policies. It appears that everyone is eager to step into the consumer protection arena, proposing broad, sweeping regulations that significantly impact how credit unions and other financial institutions conduct business with their members and customers. While these regulations are […]
CEO Update November 2020
